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P477 NWG

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,194 mi
Last recorded139,194 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 NWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 139,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 138,785 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

heavy under sealed

Fail 18 Dec 2017 138,785 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

heavy under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2013 136,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f wing and front lower bumper slight insecure

sun visor cable tied up

Fail 12 Nov 2013 136,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f wing and front lower bumper slight insecure

o/s/r brake pipe slight insecure

sun visor cable tied up

Pass 14 Nov 2012

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 128,005 miles

advise body mountings showing signs of corrosion.(marked yellow)

advise rear anti roll bar been removed

Fail 21 Oct 2011 127,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise body mountings showing signs of corrosion.(marked yellow)

advise rear anti roll bar been removed

Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,016 miles

slight corrosion to boot floor

slight corrosion to ns front body mount

Fail 13 Oct 2010 123,004 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to boot floor

slight corrosion to ns front body mount

Pass 4 Aug 2009 118,358 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 118,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

wrong size pads fitted to front brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 107,960 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 107,895 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 96,904 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,045 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 70,915 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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P477 NWG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P477 NWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P477 NWG is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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